New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced

S 4635 — Aligns State restrictions on sale of hemp products and intoxicating hemp beverages with federal law.

Last action — INT 1RS REF SJU

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed General Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced October 01, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

This bill aligns state restrictions on hemp products with federal law.

The bill updates state regulations on the sale of hemp products and intoxicating hemp beverages to be consistent with federal laws. This change aims to simplify the legal landscape for these products.

Summary

Hemp products & hemp beverages, sale-align St. restrictions w/ federal law

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html October 02, 2026

How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends 5 section(s) of the New Jersey statutes: N.J.S.A. 2C:35-10f; N.J.S.A. 2C:35-10g; N.J.S.A. 24:6I-33; N.J.S.A. 24:6I-48.5; Section 17 of P.L.2025, c.215.

  • N.J.S.A. 2C:35-10f

    November 13, 2026 → the federal compliance date, as defined in section 3 of P.L.2021, c.16 (C.24:6I-33)

    amended

  • N.J.S.A. 2C:35-10g

    November 13, 2026 → the federal compliance date as defined in section 3 of P.L.2021, c.16 (C.24:6I-33)

    amended

  • N.J.S.A. 24:6I-33

    prior to the effective date of section 781 of Pub.L.119-37 that conforms to the allowed tetrahydrocannabinol concentration for hemp as established pursuant to the provisions of 7 U.S.C. s.1639o in effect effective date of section 781 of Pub.L.119-37 → "Federal compliance date" means December 11, 2026, or the date upon which the federal definition of hemp with regard to the provisions of paragraph (1)(A) and the products described in paragraphs (1)(C)(i), (1)(C)(ii)(II and III), (1)(C)(iii), and (1)(C)(iv)(II and III) of section 781 of division B of Pub.L.119-37 takes effect, whichever is later. Notwithstanding the expiration, repeal, or lapse of any federal appropriation or federal continuing resolution measure, the federal compliance date shall not be earlier than December 11, 2026. , federal compliance date

    amended

  • N.J.S.A. 24:6I-48.5

    November 13, 2026 , November 13, 2026 → the federal compliance date as defined in section 3 of P.L.2021, c.16 (C.24:6I-33) the federal compliance date as defined in section 3 of P.L.2021, c.16 (C.24:6I-33)

    amended

  • Section 17 of P.L.2025, c.215

    Section 11 shall expire upon the effective date of section 781 of Pub.L.119-37, November 13, 2026; and → (Deleted by amendment, P.L. , c. ) (pending before the Legislature as this bill)

    amended

Action History

  1. INT 1RS REF SJU

Sponsors

  • Nicholas P. Scutari · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 119 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Scutari, Nicholas P.

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (119)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 4635 do?
Hemp products & hemp beverages, sale-align St. restrictions w/ federal law
Who sponsors S 4635?
S 4635 is sponsored by Scutari, Nicholas P..
What is the current status of S 4635?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced October 01, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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